EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work 1. List the aspects of employment covered by law 2. List the main features of current employment legislation 3. Outline why legislation relating to employment exists 4. Identify the sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights. 2. Understand agreed ways of working that protect
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Introduction Traditionally Australia has had government involvement in employment relations through laws governing terms and conditions of employment such as Work Choices and Fair Work Act. Australian workers have in general worked under “Awards” which set out minimum conditions for employment. The last few years have seen almost constant change in the nature of the Australian workforce and the regulations with the introduction of new legislation‚ and disagreement over the extent to which the
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Managing Employment Relation Factors on employment relationship The employee relation is a balancing act between what the employee and employer needs. Employees generally want to make enough money to live comfortably and be able to have a good balance between work and home life‚ the employer usually want to make money or provide a good service( depending on the organisation) and to have employees work hard without paying employees too much. There is a fine line between the both of them‚ they
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Employment-at-Will Doctrine Assignment 2 Ebony Hill Course Name: LEG500 Date: February 9‚ 2015 Executive Summary As a recently-hired Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) in a midsize company preparing for an Initial Public Offering (“IPO”)‚ I quickly discovered multiple personnel problems that require immediate attention. I have provided some recommendations on how to resolve these problems‚ in light of the employment-at-will doctrine and the current state of whistleblower laws. The Employment-at-Will
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the terms and conditions of your employment as set out in your contract of employment agreement ? * Name of employee * Job title * Place of work * Date of commencement of employment * Probationary period * Salary/wages * POVA check and CRB enhanced disclosure * Proof of identification * Over time * Hours of work * Annual leave/holiday * Sickness or injury absence * Training * Notice of termination of employment to be given by the employer
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Employment of Illegal Immigrants Employment of illegal immigrants in the United States‚ as well as other countries has been a highly controversial subject for many years now. There are many people living in various countries around the world that are unhappy with the way they are living‚ and want something more out of life than what their country can offer. Due to their unhappiness‚ they decide to immigrate to another country‚ and this is usually done illegally. Once they are in their preferred
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Employment of Foreign Workers (Amendment) Bill‚ 2nd Reading Speech by Dr Ng Eng Hen‚ Minister for Manpower‚ 22 May 2007 Print This Page Email This Page Mr Speaker‚ Sir‚ I beg to move “That the Bill be read a second time.” Rationale 2. Singapore today enjoys strong economic growth accompanied by plentiful new jobs - an all-time high of 176‚000 in 2006‚ of which 90‚900 went to locals. The economic prospects continue to look promising. We have a strong investment pipeline with a
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employer organization and collective behaviour‚ workplace conflict over work-related matters‚ and (in particular) the regulation of the formal employment relationship‚ whether via the law or collective bargaining. Thus‚ for example‚ during the 1980s‚ IR research in the UK was dominated by analyses of the effect of the Thatcher administration’s labour law reforms on collective bargaining and industrial action and on the responses of unions to ‘attacks’ on their established institutional position and
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ownership and the political dominance by the Communist Party. In the sections below we shall discuss the characteristics of employment relations in China and compare its differences to that of Singapore. Three Old Irons Before the beginnings of the transition from a centrally planned economy‚ the system of three “old irons”; the iron rice bowl (guaranteed lifetime employment)‚ the iron chair (selection based on political orientation‚ absence of punishment for poor business performance)‚ and iron
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The Ethics Of The At-Will Employment Doctrine There are two types of employment practices in the United States‚ at-will and just cause. An at-will employee can be terminated at any time‚ for any reason‚ within the scope of law. Just cause employees can only be dismissed in good faith and with good reason. At-will employment is standard in many corporations across the United States. Although it is legal‚ the practice raises some ethical concerns. The at-will doctrine provides employees little
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